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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 180.90, 271.38 and 84.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 180.90, 271.38 and 84.68 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    180.90 : 271.38 = 84.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    180.90/271.38 = 84.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    180.90x = 271.38 × 84.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    180.90x = 22,980.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,980.46/180.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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